Women Folk

Star (Christchurch), Issue 16846, 23 September 1922, Page 6

Women Folk

By

"STELLA"

“ Stella " will be glad to receive items of interest and value to Women for publication or reference in this column.

Mrs B. B. Grange, of Christchurch, K visiting Wellington. The engagement is announced of Mr R. P. Hopkins of New Brighton to Miss Eileen M. Bradley, of Otago. Miss Ethel B. Seaton, of Wanganui, ! who has been staying at the United j Service, went south this morning. Mrs Lance Porter, of Ashburton, is the guest of Mrs Al’Betli, Aikman’s Road. Mr and Mrs A. C. Paterson, who have been at the United Service for a :ew days, left by motor to day for Dunedin. Mr and Mrs Albert Spencer and Miss Spencer, of Auckland, arrived from Wellington to-day and are at the Clarendon. Miss Kathleen Clapperton, of Dunedin, arrived from the north this morning and is staying at the Clarendon. Mrs D. MacDonald and Mrs Allan, who have been amongst the guests at Warners, returned to Ashburton today. Departures from the United Service ihclude Mr and Mrs M. Andrews, of Wellington, who left for the south this morning. The engagement is announced of Miss Jean M. Mathieson, eldest daughter of Inspector and Mrs Mathieson, formerly of Christchurch and Dunedin, j to Mr W. W. Millar, of Invercargill. Mr and Mrs Fred Burns, of Orari, who were the guests of Mr and Mrs i>. Burns. Chester Street, for the NeillHlmslie wedding, leave to-ay for their home in the south. They have also jraid a short visit to Mrs A. A. INI !Masters, “ Broomfield,” Amberley. A plain and fancy dress ball is to be held on Tuesday by the Beckenham Dance Assembly. Dancing will coniimie until 2 a.m. and for the seven he st costumes attractive prizes are fered. The. ladies’ comnyittee of the Scottish Society's Bazaar, to be held at the end ol November, are haying a plain and fancy dress dance in the Scottish Society’s rooms next Thursday, September 28. A band of four instruments will supply the music. It is intended to have the dance masquerade until 10 o’clock and* those wjio have no masks can procure them at the door for the small sum ol threepence. On Thursday a delightful afternoon was held in the Presbyterian school room| to do honour to Mrs H. Webb, who is about, to leave Lyttelton. Mrs Gray Dixon spoke appreciatively of Mrs Webb’s many good qualities. Mrs Webb was also the recipient of a beautiful bouquet cf violets. Musical items were given by Mcsdames W. Todd. Bromley and J. Wilson, Misses Hatch well and Miss Toc\d. A dainty afternoon tea was served. Those present were: Mes•'amos Oav Dixon. Todd, Clow. Bromley, E. Wilson, Ayres, Green. Hendry. Turnbull, Wood. Mvstrum. Toy, J Wilson, Sims. Lester, Mills, Crocker, M’Holme, M’Murran, Preston, Misses Irvine, Murray, Hatch well (2), and Todd. A number of friends and relatives motored out to a party given by Mr and Mrs J. Fraser at their residence, Page’s Road, Sockburn. Games and dancing were indulged in till late hour. A dainty supper was served in the dining room. The following contributed items :—Mr W. Stamler ‘piano), Swanston’s Pipe Band, Misses S : . Curtis and Mr Weir (hornpipe), Miss B. Bryce and Miss .1. Purdon, Mr and Mrs Brooks, Messrs J. and P. Harrison and C. Taylor (songs). Among those present were: Mr and Airs Watson, Mr and Mrs Curtis, Air and Airs J. M’Dermott, Air and Airs Wilson, Air and Airs Sparks, Air .and Airs Weir, Air ' and Airs Bellamy, Mr and Airs Swans* ton. Air and Airs Brooks, Air and Airs Al’Lellan, Mrs Bansley, Mr and Airs Harrison, Airs Williams, Airs W. Brvce, Mrs Hill, Misses M’Kenzie. Horner, Bryce (2), Scott, Rees, Purdon, Francos, Frew, Watson (2), Ivitto, Turton, Harrison (2>. Buchanan, Hill, Alessrs G a vies. Koskello, Smith. Johnston Nelson. Butterfield, Sullivan, Cornelius (t*-. Green, Patterson, Witty, Squires, O’Connell, Alartin, Struthers Weir Harrison. Stockdale (2), Cairns, RansIcy ind Brooks. CURLO. THE WONDER HAIR WAVER. Girls ! With one application of Curio the etraiglitest and most unruly hair will become soft, curly and lustrous Harmless and will improve the growth. Send postal note for os for one bottle. Curio, post free, to Aliss Bell., P.O. Box 130, Wellington. SCISSORS HAPPENED FOR 9d. Don’t put up with blunt scissor.-?. For the email cost of 9d you can get them beautifully sharpened at Archenhold’s, 255, High treet, next Bennington’s. The sharpening is done on a special electrical machine, which whilst giving a perfect edge, does not grind away the steel. Don’t forget—Arclienhold’s (next Bonnington’s). 9065 Full stocks of Coloured Shoes just arrived. Colours in stock are Frencll Grey, Silver Grey, Fawn, Champagne, Bronze, Nigger, Taupe, Dark Grey, Dark Fawn, Red, Blue, also a new style in Black Suedo. White Suede and Fawn Suede Shoes, etc. Only address, E. Robinson, 129, Manchester Street, first boot shop from Clock Tower- 1 VARICOSE ULCERS. •* Six years of suffering from Varicose Ulcers—hospital—months of enforced rest—then VAREX Treatment—work resumed—cured in a few weeks. No more pain.” Hundreds of testimonials like this. AVrite ERNEST HEALEY, CHEMIST, FOXTON, or see Local Agent, Nurse Curtis. 249, Manchester Street 6

The ATisses AVay, Christchurch, are j on a visit to Timaru. Airs and the ATisses Waller, who have been visiting Timaru. returned yesterday to Christchurch. Airs Gordon Wood and Aliss Olwyn i Wood have returned to Timaru after a ! fortnight in Christchurch. Air and Airs Calvin-Lord. Christchurch. have been staying at the Grosvenor, Timaru, during the week. Airs C. A. Paterson, has returned to Timaru from a few days in Christ- j church Mr and Airs R. C. Bishop and Alias AI. Bishop, of Christchurch, arc staying at the Royal Oak Hotel, Welling ton. Lady Campbell, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs Dampier-Crossley, Gillies Avenue, Epsom, returned south early in the week. ! A dance will be held to-night at the St Asaph Street Hall and on Alondny next at the Beckenham Hall, under the auspices of the Christchurch Plain 1 Dance Assembly. The friends of Mrs G. R. Stratford will regret to hear of her illness. She j< at present in the Lewisham Hospital. where she has undergone an operation. Alada me Gower Burns is expected in Timaru to-dav from Christchurch, to take part in “the Y.M.C.A. concert in the Theatre Royal on Monday night. While there she will be the guest of Alr= Perc<- El worthy, Gordon’s Valley. On Thursday evening the members ; of the Avon side Nursing Division ol ; the St John Ambulance Brigade met in j the brigade rooms, Airs Middleton pre- : siding. The early portion of the evening was devoted to practice worn ; for the* coming competitions, and after ; that the divisional surgeon gave a leei Miss A. AT. Blackett, librarian of ! the Wanganui Public Library, received cable advice from London that she has made a good pass in the British Library Association examinations held in connection with the University of Loridon. Aliss Blackett had to prepare in all twelve essays, and one of the subjects was “ Old Wanganui.” The 1 other essays were mainly dealing with ' library administration and the advant- . ages of children leaving school joining binaries. etc. Before leaving for Wanganui, Aliss Blackett was on the i staff of the Public Library, Christ- . church. A surprise party organised by Aliss I G. Monroe was taken to the residence ‘ „f Air and Airs Tinnelly, Waltham, on p Wednesday evening. A number of officers, engineers and cadets of the s.s. Australia were present. Games, j dancing and musical items comprised ’ the programme. Among those present ’ were:—Air and Airs Tinnelly. Mrs M’Lean, Misses G. Monroe, Airs Tinnellv, Alae Sam*. F. Tinnelly. I 1 . Hansen. Al. Falloon and R- Hitchings; A losers Humbleton, Hazel, Hickey. ; .1 chanson. M’Lean, BJair, Taylor Roberts, Bremner, Williams and F. and J. Tinnelly. A successful coin and gift evening organised by Alesdames Brittendon, Turkingtun and J. Hoban, was held oil Tuesday last, the object being to augment the funds of the garden fete which is to be held in October, for the benefit of the Catholic schools. An enjoyable musical programme was prei .set i ted !>y Aliss Katy O’Connor, the i following items being given:—Songs i by Air W. Brittendon and Aliases Mary O’Connor. Colleen Costello and Gleenlees (21. dance by Aliss Phylis Bates; recitations by Air Casey and Master Dunlop ; duet by Miss O’Connor and Air Brittendon. A dainty supper concluded a very pleasant evening. ; j A jazz party was held recently at i the residence of Air H. Sullivan, “ Hazelgrove,” Hals well, as a return to a large number of surprise party friends. Dancing and games occupier . \ most of the evening and songs were ; i contributed by Aide Still, Alis 6 Willsted . ; and Air Dirizzic. Supper was served ■s in the dining room. Those present . I included:—Airs S. Sullivan, Airs Corr i.elius, Airs Baker, Alisses Sullivan, - | Cornelius, B. Alooar, L. Sullivan, 1). ; Bryce, D. Cornelius, N. Sullivan, D. ! Aloore. R. Crawford, E. Wilkie AI. | Still, G. Cornelius. E Crawford; AI. Wilkie. Al. Alalonev. E. AN oods, Al. AVillsted, Alessrs Sullivan, Cornelius, C. > Alinard, A. Still. J. Sullivan, W. Boon, 1 L. Alooar, L. Woods, J. Oldridge, A. Woods, S. Alinard, J. Kennedy, F. Dirizzie, J. Alaloney, V. Sullivan, A. C'arev, B. Oldridge. H. Horraan; G. • Sullivan, J. Fraser, B. Still. R. Taylor T. Hollawav, R. Fraser, Wilkinson, T Blunden, AY. Alaloney, C. Dibert, J Cornelius, L. Voice, N. Dillimore and J. Halliday. t Airs Cartwright Smitl), of 125 Colombo Street, last Saturday afternoon entertained over forty members of the a 1.0.G.T. Juveniles to a garden party, t Although the afternoon was boisterous cl and cold those present thoroughly oni- joyed themselves, playing games on the lawn and in the garden. A dainty tea was served on the largo lounge ver. andah, the tables being decorated witn narcissi and snow drops. After tea * the party adjourned to the dining ’ room, where a programme of games , and musical and elocutionary items . brought a happy party to an end. Among those present were :—Sisters ;r Ford, Hayes, Sharpe. R. Falgar, C. k Falgar, O. Falgar, Falgar. 1,. Ford, T. Gillard, C. Gillard. E. Watts. D. Williams, W. Pilgrim, H. White, Hartigan, R. Cashmere, I*. Black, P. 1_ Round, AI. Ford, A. Chapman, J. 1_ Chappel, K. Chappel, P. Teague, E. ~ Barndon, L. Al’Aulay, J. Sharpe. D. Ayres, J. Fox, AV. White, Brothers Ford (superintendent), K. Cartwright, "W. M’Kaskill, C. Ford, A. Baker, T. ic Broad, C. Frost, B. Blythe, - J. Curtis, O. Curtis, F. Fox, K. Gillard and A. M’Aulay. The following items were - given:—Vocal duets, Alice Chapman and Kathleen Chappel, Doris Ayres “A and Jessie Fox; songs, Pearl Black, Alice Chapman and Phyllis Round; recitations, AVilliam M’Kaskill. Winnie Pilgrim, Kathleen Chappie. Alice Chapman and Terry Broad; piano solo, Kenneth Cartwright. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mrs Smith for the jolly time which the members had spent.